+SpeedStudio

On this week’s episode, Nikki and Chad catch up after a week off to discuss Big Sugar Gravel, Bentonville as a cycling destination, the PNC 10-Miler, and Zack Bryan’s Instagram breakup. They are joined by Professional Cyclist and friend, Joe Laverick, where they agree that British accents make you sound smarter, being overshadowed by your talented girlfriend, the life of a “23 year old has-been” L...

In this week's one-on-one, Nikki and Chad chat about running up Stone Mountain, Saucony trail shoes, why Tracksmith is killing R&D, impromptu trips to save Florida from Hurricane Milton, and lessons in leadership. They also get super nerdy with a corporate compensation conversation, Lilly Ledbetter’s legacy, and Milly Vanilli.

This week, Nikki and Chad recap their quick trip to Boise, ID, where they rode their bikes into a fire, ran some fun trails, ate the best English muffin in the world, and watched cars race while towing boats. They then discuss local beltline fare, becoming a "neighborhood friendly joint," how NOT to serve shrimp cocktail, and why Florida Man is actually evacuating this time!

This one-on-one finds us on a birthday, so Nikki and Chad chat about not feeling your age and what factors contribute to being 49 but feeling 29. They also talk about the Six Gap Century event, the running explosion, Strava’s newly released data, why group runs are more inviting than group rides, what employers can do to capitalize on running’s popularity, and how Nikki runs in the wilderness with...

After a rare week off, Nikki and Chad catch up in this week's one-on-one. They chat about the Atlanta U-turn epidemic, Tallahassee healthcare, their +SpeedClub Rendezvous event at Pendolino, how Old Fourth Ward is changing, Diddy week, Nike’s inevitable leadership change, and Amazon RTO five days a week. Nikki somehow thinks about communication strategy while watching Sex and The City, and the...

In this week's episode, we talk about being too tired to picnic, fall is here, underconsumption-core is back, T-Swift and Travis aren't over, $100 chicken tendies, old movies, new movies and a different perspective on employee health benefits, just in time for open enrollment.

This one-on-one episode finds Nikki and Chad working on Labor Day in order to provide insights into why we celebrate this holiday. They go deep on worker rights, maypoles, the May Day king, whether you should wear white, how budget season works at big companies, and what you should consider if you work from home. They also explore the Oasis comeback and John Mayer’s Wonderwall.

This week, Nikki and Chad check in with their long-awaited and eagerly anticipated report from the SBT GRVL race. They go deep on the festivities, reception of the new course, finding new ways to break your bike, parking enforcement in Idaho Springs, how traveling with bikes is a challenge most are not up for, and Michael Garrison igniting the crowd at the Hill Climb. Nikki also reports on a next-...

This week’s one-on-one finds Nikki in Nashville and Chad in Atlanta. They recap their visit to Tampa – possibly the most humid place on earth, how some people don’t need to sleep, Nikki’s recent impression on what is happening in Nashville (it’s not good), how the Paris Olympics were a true milestone, and what they have planned for the upcoming SBT GRVL race.

This week’s one-on-one with Nikki and Chad goes deep on the topic that has everyone’s attention these days – the Paris Olympics. They chat about only the most important zeitgeist topics: how Peacock lets you watch EVERYTHING (if you want), which sports should not be in the games at all, how skateboarding and surfing seem less cool, Kristen Faulkner’s shocking road race victory, which uniforms look...

A special Olympic edition with our friend Lara, who is competing in the Mixed Dinghy (470) events August 2-9. We chat with Lara about living in Miami (of course), what it takes to train for her event, who are sailing fans, the deal with professional sailing, the overwhelming food choices in the Olympic Village, brushing shoulders with super-humans and the all-important “race before the race.” Chad...

This week’s one-on-one has a new feature: professional cyclist Michale Garrison joins us in the studio. We chat about our recent event, 129 on 29, and whether we should rethink how we organize cycling events. We also tackle the latest controversy regarding safety in gravel cycling, the Tour de France controversy of domination, and whether Nike has lost its way when it comes to brand. Lastly, we co...

Micah Rice joins us from Colorado Springs, CO, to discuss all things SBT GRVL 2024. We discuss the ins and outs of planning such a large event, some updates to the courses, and how much fun you can have on a gravel bike. Micah also talks about some other races he is planning and some exciting news about gravel criteriums. He and Chad reminisce on the glory days of road cycling, Airport Ride, Athen...

Let's get one thing straight: We don't hate kids, but nice try. We chat all things party etiquette based on a recent NYT article, the season finale of The Bear, how I saved my parents' dog, the Tour de France leaders, and upcoming events.

Sonoma by bike, meeting up with friends of the Pod, some new restaurant and wine recs, an update on Little Buddy Allen, the ins and outs of kits in TdF 2024, our thoughts on the new season of The Bear, and some exciting +Speedclub events.

We catch up with our friend and professional KOM hunter, Phil Gaimon, as we discuss our favorite topic - riding in Miami. We also cover the business of cycling and content creation, trust fund privateers, a possible new venture, and what it's like to ride in L.A.

+Speedclub turns into a heroic effort that everyone will enjoy, Substack is the new blog, an analysis of the generations, and how rebranding a bug might not be the best response.

In this week's episode, we recap our visit to New York for the Future of Work Conference and dive into a thought-provoking conversation with our guest, Bem Joiner. We discuss Atlanta culture, racial perspectives, and how companies should approach diversity and inclusivity.

We talk about A LOT in this quick episode, from our trip to Miami to Unbound Gravel to Nikki speaking on a panel at the Future of Work Conference. We dig deep into what it means to have an effective segmented DEI strategy. And even thought we don't consider ourselves DEI consultants, we can share what we've seen works well and what doesn't.

We chat with Elise about building a global brand, navigating the apparel world, how to use criticism as a growth opportunity, why you should visit Peru, and why riding/running in Miami is special.

In this week’s one-on-one, Nikki and Chad discuss the feedback from last week’s wildly popular episode, how Nikki Glaser won the Brady Roast, what’s going on with appointment TV now, what’s the deal with the “new” Jerry Seinfeld, and a rare miss for a highly anticipated perfume. Nikki also discusses two major issues plaguing today’s corporate talent acquisition strategies and what you can do to fi...

Returning guest and member of the NICH team, Michael Garrison is a 22-year-old professional cyclist blazing a new path in an old-guard sport. We chat about our program which will be the most diverse in professional cycling, but also one that focuses on fan engagement and brand building. We go deep into his spectacular results during SpeedWeek (criterium racing) where he completely disrupted the di...

In this one-on-one, Nikki and Chad record during the solar eclipse so that if the world ends, at least there is a recording. They also discuss Paris Roubaix, Hell in the ATL, how even big brands get it wrong sometimes, when "niche" stops being niche, and our favorite collaborations in fashion.

This week's one-on-one: Nikki and Chad discuss Ronde van Vlaanderen, testing out a new patio with server drama, wine tasting with friends of the pod, who is getting canceled this week, Beyonce's full country album, and the impact of leadership meeting season.

This week’s one-on-one: Nikki and Chad decide to move the release day to Tuesday due to exhaustion. We get updates on the bike racing world, an in-depth review of Kevin Maxey’s new Pendolino, and the Beltline patios get the pizza review treatment. Nikki also discusses her latest book obsession and how it’s given her some unique perspective about World War II, while Chad struggles with Austin Butle...